58 Questions
Which receptor is primarily associated with analgesic and sedation effects in the brain?
Mu receptors
Which drug is more selective for the alpha 2 medication compared to Xylazine and Medetomidine?
Dexmedetomidine
Which opioid is a partial agonist and will not elicit a fuller response even at maximal dose?
Buprenorphine
Which drug can act as a reverser for A2 adrenoreceptor agonists?
Atipamezole
Which receptor is associated with marked bradycardia and hypertension?
Alpha 2 receptor
Which class of drugs primarily acts by antagonizing dopamine receptors?
Phenothiazines
Which receptor is primarily associated with analgesic and anti-depressant effects in the brain?
Delta receptors
Which receptor is primarily associated with analgesic, sedative, and diuretic effects in the brain?
Kappa receptors
Which receptor is primarily associated with analgesia, sedation, respiratory depression, euphoria, and constipation in the brain?
Mu receptors
Which receptor is primarily associated with anxiety and depression in the brain, spinal cord, and amygdala?
Nociception receptors
Which of the following characteristics is important for a drug used for premedication?
Rapid onset
What is the role of lipophilicity in premedication drugs?
To cross plasma membranes
Which of the following is a characteristic of centrally acting drugs?
Inhibitory effects
What is the role of alpha 2 adrenoreceptor agonists?
Constriction or relaxation
What is the main reason for using selective alpha 2 drugs?
To bind to A2 receptors only
Which of the following is a property of alpha 2 adrenoreceptor agonists?
Sedative and muscle relaxant properties
Which of the following is should not be a characteristic of a premedication drugs?
Long elimination time
What is the role of A2 receptors in the cholinergic system?
Reduction of noradrenaline release
What is the effect of increasing the dose of alpha 2 adrenoreceptor agonists?
Increased chance of affecting other receptors
Which of the following drugs is a selective alpha 2 adrenoreceptor agonist?
Medetomidine
Which opioid is commonly used in veterinary medicine as an analgesic?
Butorphanol
Which receptor is primarily associated with analgesia, sedation, respiratory depression, euphoria, and constipation in the brain?
Mu receptor
Which of the following is a characteristic of benzodiazepines?
Causes anxiolysis, sedation, and hypnosis
Which drug is a NMDA receptor antagonist?
Ketamine
Which of the following is a property of ketamine?
Rapid onset of action and short duration
Which receptor is primarily associated with analgesic and anti-depressant effects in the brain?
Delta receptor
Which of the following is a property of phenothiazines?
Antagonism of dopamine receptors
Which receptor is primarily associated with analgesic, sedative, and diuretic effects in the brain?
Kappa receptor
Which of the following characteristics is important for a drug used for premedication?
Must be lipophilic
What is the role of lipophilicity in premedication drugs?
It allows the drug to distribute to the brain
What is the effect of increasing the dose of alpha 2 adrenoreceptor agonists?
Increase the chance to effect other receptors
Which receptor is primarily associated with analgesic, sedative, and muscle relaxant properties in the brain?
Alpha 2 adrenoreceptor
Which receptor is primarily associated with heart function, airways, and metabolic effects?
Beta adrenoreceptor
Which of the following is a property of alpha 2 adrenoreceptor agonists?
Marked bradycardia and hypotension
Which drug is more selective for the alpha 2 receptor compared to Xylazine?
Medetomidine
What is the main reason for using selective alpha 2 drugs?
To bypass the blood-brain barrier
What is the role of A2 receptors in the cholinergic system?
Inhibits the release of noradrenaline
Which of the following is NOT associated with alpha 2 adrenoreceptor agonists?
Euphoric effects
Which of the following drugs is a selective alpha 2 adrenoreceptor agonist?
Medetomidine
Which receptor is primarily associated with analgesic, sedative, and diuretic effects in the brain?
Kappa receptors
What is the main reason for using selective alpha 2 drugs?
To provide analgesia
Which receptor is associated with marked bradycardia and hypertension?
Alpha 2 receptors
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of premedication drugs?
Rapid onset of action
Which opioid is a partial agonist and will not elicit a fuller response even at maximal dose?
Buprenorphine
Which of the following is NOT associated with alpha 2 adrenoreceptor agonists?
Axiolysis
Which drug can act as a reverser for A2 adrenoreceptor agonists?
Atipamezole
What is the role of lipophilicity in premedication drugs?
It aids in oral and intramuscular absorption
Which of the following is a property of benzodiazepines?
They act as GABA agonists
Which characteristic is important for a drug used for premedication?
Must be lipophilic and readily absorbed
Which receptor is primarily associated with analgesic effects in the brain?
Alpha 2 adrenoreceptor
What is the effect of increasing the dose of alpha 2 adrenoreceptor agonists?
Increase the chance to effect other receptors not A2 specific
What is the role of A2 receptors in the cholinergic system?
Promote the action of inhibitory neurotransmitters
Which of the following is a characteristic of benzodiazepines?
Crosses the blood brain barrier
Which receptor is associated with marked bradycardia and hypotension?
Alpha 2 adrenoreceptor
What is the main reason for using selective alpha 2 drugs?
To promote the action of inhibitory neurotransmitters
Which receptor is primarily associated with sedation and muscle relaxation in the brain?
Alpha 2 adrenoreceptor
Which of the following drugs is a selective alpha 2 adrenoreceptor agonist?
Xylazine
Which of the following characteristics is important for a drug used for premedication?
Must be lipophilic and readily absorbed
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